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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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    A walk to RĂ­ Cruin Cairn

    September 28, 2019

    Kilmore – a quiet chapter

    June 2, 2013

    Dun Carloway: strong and silent

    January 10, 2013
  • Looking at brochs

    July 18, 2014 /

    These impressive buildings were designed to last - but what were they used for?

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    Scotland’s haunted castles: would you be spooked?

    October 10, 2013

    Dunstaffnage Chapel – haunted by sadness

    June 26, 2015

    Glen Lonan: ‘The Road of the Kings’

    March 24, 2014
  • The Battle of Dunnichen

    May 20, 2013 /

    Dunnichen, Dun Nechtain, Nechtansmere - take your pick (or should that be Pict?) We don't know where this battle took place, but we know one thing: the Picts were delighted with the outcome!

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    Kildalton Cross: guardian of another time

    March 11, 2012

    Iona: Dun I and the Well of Eternal Youth

    May 1, 2023

    The Lerags Cross

    July 2, 2017
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